HEUR Rheology Modifier for the High Shear Range in Paints and Coatings

Borchi® Gel 0434 is a solvent-free HEUR rheology modifier (Hydrophobically modified Ethoxylated Urethane copolymer rheology modifier) with superior thickening efficiency in the high shear range (ICI viscosity). This solution is specifically designed to give a Newtonian rheology profile. Borchi® Gel 0434 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based additive for water-based coatings systems. It is glycol ether-, tin-, and VOC-free.

 

Other HEUR Thickeners from Borchers

Borchers offers a wide variety of these types of rheology modifiers:

 

Low Shear

Medium Shear

High Shear

 

Benefits of HEUR Rheology Modifiers for the High Shear Range

Borchi® Gel 0434 promotes excellent flow and leveling properties in paints, inks, and adhesives. This thickener yields spatter resistant coatings with outstanding brush/roller application properties and good physical properties in paint formulations. Borchi® Gel 0434 enhances color acceptance, scrub resistance, and hiding power in coatings.

 

HEUR rheology modifier for high shear range paint and coatings

Improved hiding power in styrene acrylic paint for interior/exterior use

high shear thickener for better ICI viscosity

Optimized brush drag and leveling in white corrosion paint based on an acrylic emulsion

 

Applications

Borchi® Gel 0434 is recommended for latex paint dispersions and water-based coating systems. It is ideal for general industrial and decorative paints and coatings.

  • Physical Characteristics

    AppearanceOpalescent, middle-viscous liquid
    Non-volatile content19 – 21 %
    pH4 – 7
    Density1.010 – 1.050 g/cm3 DIN 53217 (23 °C)
    ViscosityMax. 15000 mPa.s ISO 3219 (A) (23 °C)
    SolventWater

  • Features

    • Imparts superior flow and leveling
    • Offers very good application hiding
    • Highly efficient in ICI viscosity development
    • Reduces spattering during roller application
    • Improves brush drag (ICI viscosity)
    • Good color acceptance
    • Excellent scrub resistance
    • Develops pH-independent (2-10) rheology
    • Easily incorporated
    • Can be used alone or blended with other Borchi® Gel thickeners to give complete control of rheological properties
    • Zero-VOC

  • Applications

    • Water-based coatings
      • General Industrial
      • Decorative

  • Dosage

    • 0.5 – 4.0% on total formulation

    Pre-thinning is possible but generally not required. The exact dosage should be experimentally determined.

  • Storage

    Protect from the effects of weathering and store at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. Once opened, containers should be resealed immediately after each removal of the product.

  • Safety

    Please refer to our safety data sheet for information relating to product safety.

Registration :

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